Cork-based garda sergeant awarded €65,000 for discrimination after eye injury

The Workplace Relations Commission found that An Garda Síochána discriminated against 'highly respected and valued’ member Sgt David Haughney. File picture

An Garda Síochána has been ordered to pay €65,000 compensation to a Co Cork-based garda sergeant for discriminating against him on the grounds of disability.

This follows Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) adjudicator Jim Dolan finding that An Garda Síochána discriminated against ‘highly respected and valued’ member Sgt David Haughney for failing to provide him with ‘reasonable accommodation’ for a disability under the Employment Equality Act.